Book Eight: Chapter 15

Death cleared his throat, a clear reminder that he was still nearby. “While Tinker Radley is in the Library resting, perhaps we should take a trip to the North Pole and ask Santa for more details. After all, this is the result of a Christmas Wish, and I wonder if we may learn something from him or Miss Holly that could help us.”

“That’s a really good idea,” said Mike.

“We could also visit the Hot Cocoa Lounge.” Death sipped at his tea. “I have been unable to find a hot chocolate I enjoy outside of the North Pole.”

“These both sound like great ideas,” Zel said as she stepped into Mike and hugged him. He let out a sigh and leaned into the centaur. She smelled of campfires and hay. “If someone can have the rats open a portal from here to the Library, we can move her once she seems stable enough.”

“Thank you,” said Mike, wrapping his arms around Zel’s torso.

“Of course.” Zel’s hug suddenly became tight. “And since I’m awake and have you here anyway, maybe w